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Mirador-Río Azul

Guatemala, Petén

Mirador-Río Azul

LocationGuatemala, Petén
RegionPetén
TypeNational Park
Coordinates17.7500°, -89.9167°
Established1990
Area1169.11
Nearest CityFlores (150 km)
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About Mirador-Río Azul

Contains the monumental Pre-Classic Maya site of El Mirador, home to the largest pyramid by volume in the world (La Danta). The park spans two blocks — El Mirador in the west and Río Azul in the east — bordering Calakmul in Mexico and Rio Bravo in Belize.

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Where is Mirador-Río Azul located?

Mirador-Río Azul is located in Petén, Guatemala at coordinates 17.75, -89.9167.

How do I get to Mirador-Río Azul?

To get to Mirador-Río Azul, the nearest city is Flores (150 km).

How large is Mirador-Río Azul?

Mirador-Río Azul covers approximately 1,169.11 square kilometers (451 square miles).

When was Mirador-Río Azul established?

Mirador-Río Azul was established in 1990.